Meet the Artist
Melissa is an artisanal maker and metalsmith. Every piece of jewelry is created in her home studio in Greenville, SC. As an artist, she has always loved tinkering with tools and designing in an organic and carefree manner. Her inspiration comes from her childhood growing up in the mountains and outdoors....where she learned how much she loved nature and the beauty it possesses. She expresses her ideas and designs from an organic perspective with a modern approach. Her work is usually described as delicate, elegant, and romantic, all the while, unique and wonderfully handcrafted.
HISTORY
Melissa went to East Carolina University in 2004. She received her BFA in Art Education and Metal Design. Upon graduating, she began teaching at a small K-8 charter school. While it was an absolute joy to teach, when her husband got out of the military in 2012, she decided to pursue being a creative business owner, and January Jewelry was created.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Being drawn to a look of fresh simplicity which transcends the style of the wearer, I seek to have pieces that appeal to the modern woman—in all her variations. The jewelry I create can be a casual, everyday adornment or a sophisticated element on more formal occasions. January Jewelry brings a feminine quality to such elements of strength and remains a true symbol to the heart of the person it adorns.
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